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wins over

VERB

influence, persuade

Synonyms

WEAK

allure argue into attract bring around carry charm convert convince disarm draw get induce overcome prevail upon prompt slay sway talk into wow

Antonyms

WEAK

disenchant turn off

Example Sentences

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They had a starry roster, recent wins over international giants like England and Brazil, and they had just been crowned African Cup of Nations champions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Drawing parallels between the two leaders' electoral wins over entrenched nationalist, authoritarian leaders, Magyar said his host in Warsaw "was also faced with similar problems".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

England sit top of the Six Nations table with three bonus-point wins over Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The baseball team is certainly showing passion and commitment this season with a 14-0 record, including wins over North Hollywood and Culver City.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

They snuggled together, and before the scene where Commander Calvados wins over the respect of the crew by piloting the ship through a black hole, they’d both fallen asleep.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman